Shootings, roadblocks shake Mexican cartel stronghold

Violence erupted in Culiacan, Mexico, with gunfire, roadblocks, and arson reported on Thursday. The unrest follows recent arrests of Sinaloa Cartel leaders. Cartel co-founder Ismael Zambada and El Chapo’s son were detained in the US under mysterious circumstances. Mexico is seeking clarification on Ovidio Guzman’s status, suggesting a link to Zambada’s alleged abduction. Experts suspect a deal may have been made. Zambada pleaded not guilty to charges in Texas, while Guzman Lopez denied drug trafficking charges in Chicago. READ FULL